In a bold escalation of its energy policy toward Venezuela, the United States is taking direct control over the sale of Venezuelan oil while intensifying enforcement against the so-called \”dark fleet\” of tankers evading international sanctions. This move comes in the wake of the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and aims to redirect […]
Continue ReadingIn a dramatic turn of events on January 3, 2026, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sparking immediate reactions across global markets. President Donald Trump has vowed to involve American firms in reviving Venezuela\’s beleaguered oil industry, which holds the world\’s largest proven reserves but has seen production plummet from over 3 million barrels […]
Continue ReadingIn a stunning early-morning announcement on January 3, 2026, President Donald Trump revealed via Truth Social that U.S. forces had executed a \”large-scale strike\” against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation, reportedly carried out by the elite U.S. Army Delta Force, marks a dramatic escalation […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that\’s reigniting debates over energy security, environmental risks, and California\’s fraught relationship with fossil fuels, Sable Offshore Corp. has secured federal approval to restart its Las Flores Pipeline System off the Santa Barbara coast. The decision, handed down by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in late December 2025, allows […]
Continue ReadingAs we kick off 2026, it\’s time to reflect on the whirlwind year that was 2025 in the energy sector. From record-breaking production to geopolitical shrugs and the relentless march of technology, 2025 taught us invaluable lessons about balancing ambition with reality. At the heart of it all is a timeless truth: \”The grid requires […]
Continue ReadingAs we step into 2026, the energy landscape is poised for significant shifts driven by geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and policy changes. For consumers, rising costs in electricity, gasoline, and diesel remain a pressing concern, often varying starkly along political lines in the U.S. Investors, meanwhile, can find opportunities in resilient sectors like shale oil, […]
Continue ReadingWhat a week in the oil and gas markets. We have Dark Fleet Tankers over the weekend rolling up on Venezuela to be filled up, and Michael Tanner and Stu Turley talk about it on the Sunday release of the Energy News Beat Stand Up. Stu points out that President Trump needs to pay attention, […]
Continue ReadingWhat a week in the oil and gas markets. We have Dark Fleet Tankers over the weekend rolling up on Venezuela to be filled up, and Michael Tanner and Stu Turley talk about it on the Sunday release of the Energy News Beat Stand Up. Stu points out that President Trump needs to pay attention, […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This was originally published on the Hot Take of the Day Substack by David Ramsden-Wood, or as I call him, \”DRW\”. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of my podcasts with DRW, and he has been a great friend to the Energy News Beat Channel. We highly recommend subscribing to his Substack. I […]
Continue ReadingIn a stark indicator of mounting pressures on Russia\’s energy sector, the country\’s oil and gas revenues are projected to plummet by nearly 50% in December 2025, reaching a five-year low of approximately $5.15 billion. This sharp decline caps off a challenging year, with cumulative revenues for the first 11 months of 2025 estimated at […]
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